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Date:         Mon, 3 Apr 2000 11:00:58 -0700
Reply-To:     BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
Subject:      Powder coating Vanagon Alloys
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Well, I have abandoned the notion of switching to 15" wheels on the Syncro until I get an engine with more "oomph". As part of my therapy for dealing with the loss of this dream, I am now entertaining thoughts of simply powder coating my lovely "Carat" alloys to match the Syncro's Alpine White body. (For the ultimate in "Euro-boy-racer" looks)

I've checked with a local powder coating shop, and it sounds like they do this all the time, and the cost is about $50 per wheel.

Has anyone out there gone through this? What advice would you offer? Were they able to match the paint, or would you suggest a finish similar to the original silver finish? Any other thoughts or suggestions would be welcomed.

PS - my wheels are generally in pretty good shape, but there is some chipped finish at the edges where wheel weights have been mounted, and some mild discoloration from brake dust on the fronts.

Thanks in advance,

Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA I voted, have you?


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